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Train Derailment and Chemical Spill in Iowa
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This podcast discusses the recent train derailment in Iowa that caused a chemical spill of vinyl chloride, a precursor to PVC. The episode highlights the difficult decision of how to handle the hazardous material to prevent further damage.
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